The Sri Lanka Air Force Station Morawewa has actively contributed to the nationwide elephant census conducted by the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) in Sri Lanka from 17 to 19 August 2024.A total of 21 Air Force personnel participated in this comprehensive survey alongside DWC staff and volunteers, covering the Morawewa area as one of the 3,100 survey centers across the island....

The Sri Lanka Sports Fiesta 2024, a collaborative initiative by the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs and the Ministry of Tourism, concluded today (18 August 2024) with a grand ceremony at the Race Course Ground in Colombo. The event, which took place from 16 to 18 August 2024, brought together over 3,000 athletes competing across seven dynamic team sports: cricket, rugby, football, v...

The Air Force Eagles’ Golf Links and Courses, under the  guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, proudly hosted the inaugural Eagles’ Catalina Medal Golf Tournament, which concluded today (17 August 2024) at the Eagles’ Catalina Golf Course in Koggala. This event added another thrilling chapter to Sri Lanka’s golf landscape, blending history ...

The Guwan Mithudam Community Service Project, organized by the Seva Vanitha Unit of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda, successfully concluded on 15 August 2024 at Siriketha Primary School. The event was graced by the Acting Base Commander, Group Captain MMA Mendis as the Chief Guest and officially handed over the newly renovated ablution block to the Vice Principal of Siriketha Prima...

The Inter-Unit Table Tennis Championship -2024 took place from 14 to 15 August 2024 at the SLAF Health Management Centre in Colombo. This year, a significant number of players participated in both the male and female events, leading to the identification of many young, talented players during the tournament. The final session and award ceremony were held yesterday (15 August ...

The Aeronautical Engineering Support Wing at SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated its 15th anniversary on 14 August 2024. Established in 2009, the Wing's primary mission is to provide crucial maintenance support to the SLAF aircraft fleet by conducting third-line maintenance on aircraft components. This includes the repair, maintenance, and overhaul of these components, as well as offering gen...

A three-day workshop for SLAF Pre-School Teachers, including Teaching Skills, Outbound Training, Leadership and Talent Show, took place at SLAF Combat Training School (CTS) Diyatalawa from 12 to 14 August 2024. The workshop was conducted under the supervision of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa and the Director General of Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Suresh Ferna...

The official website of the Sri Lanka Air Force (www.airforce.lk) was honoured with the 'Silver Award' in the Government Category at the 'Best Web Competition 2024,' organized by the LK Domain Registry to recognize the best websites in Sri Lanka.The Director of Information Technology, Air Commodore Asitha Hettiarachchi, led a five-member team representing the Sri Lanka Air Force at the a...

The Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) 2024, organized by the Australian High Commission, featured a week-long engagement with the Sri Lankan Defence Forces. The Australian delegation was led by the Commander of the Joint Agency Task Force – Operation Sovereign Borders (JATF-OSB), Rear Admiral Brett Sonter, alongside Commodore Michael Harris of the Royal Australian Navy, who served as the Co...

The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, will host the Sri Lanka Sports Fiesta 2024 from 16 to 18 August 2024 at the Race Course Ground in Colombo. This prestigious event will feature over 3,000 athletes competing in seven dynamic team sports, namely, cricket, rugby, football, volleyball, netball, hockey and basketball.The Air Force Commander...

The Commander of the Joint Agency Task Force, Rear Admiral Bret Sonter, along with a defence delegation, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, at Air Force Headquarters today (14 August 2024).The discussions centered on the ongoing Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) 2024, a comprehensive programme focused on enhancing Maritime Domain Awareness, wi...

The Graduation Ceremony of the No. 76 Junior Command and Staff Course was held today (12 August 2024) at the Junior Command and Staff College auditorium, SLAF Academy China Bay. The Director General Training, Air Vice Marshal TI Fernando graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.Graduation ceremony marked the end of 14 weeks extensive academic endeavour attended by 27 officers from Sri Lank...

The SLAF Judo Team extended their dominance, claiming the championship title once again at the 3rd Canadian Friendship Challenge Trophy Judo Championship 2024, held at the Indoor Stadium, Ministry of Sports, on 10 and 11 August 2024. The tournament was organized by the Sri Lanka Judo Association and sponsored by former national champion Chaminda Weerasinghe. The championship was conducte...

The successful culmination of the 'Atlas Angel' bilateral exercise was marked by a closing ceremony today (09 August 2024) at SLAF Base Katunayake. The event was graced by the  Ambassador of the United States of America to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Julie Chung. Further, Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Wickremaratne attended the ceremony on behalf of the Commander of the Air...

The finals of Inter Unit Netball Championship 2024 were held yesterday (08 August 2024) at SLAF Health Management Center, Colombo. The Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa graced the finals and awarding ceremony as the chief guest. President Seva Vanitha Unit of Sri Jayawardenapura, Mrs. Anusha Darshi, Chairperson SLAF Netball Pool, Air Commodore Sureka Dias, Direc...

As part of the ongoing 'Atlas Angel' bilateral exercise, a significant workshop on 'Women in Peace and Security (WPS)' was recently conducted by a contingent of women from the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM). The workshop, which highlighted the critical role of women in global peace and security efforts, took place over two days, yesterday (07 August 2024) at SLAF Base K...

The newly appointed Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Republic of Korea in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka and Nepal, Lieutenant Colonel Han Jonghun called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa today (07 August 2024).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander  and the Defence Attaché  exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....

The Adjutant General for the State of Montana and Commander of the Montana National Guard, Major General Pete Hronek, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa today (07 August 2024).Discussions centered on the ongoing exercise 'Atlas Angel' and further explored future defence collaboration and training opportunities with the Montana National Guard. The occasi...

The closing ceremony of the No. 01 Basic Fighter Controllers’ Course was held yesterday (06 August 2024) at the Air Defence Command and Control Centre, SLAF Station Mirigama. The Director General Air Operations, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The ceremony also had the presence of the Director Air Traffic Services, Air Commodore PC Dissanaya...

Research and Development Wing celebrated 9th anniversary on 05 August 2024. The Research and Development Wing was established in 2015 at SLAF Base Katunayake with the primary vision of enhancing the research and development capabilities of the SLAF to promote innovation and indigenous development as the primary focus. While assisting all SLAF formations in their Research and Development ...

The Inter Unit Practical Rifle Meet 2024 was conducted from 02 to 05 August 2024 and the Awarding Ceremony took place at the Firing Range SLAF Station Ampara, with the graceful presence of the Director General Administration, Air Vice Marshal Manoaj Keppetipola.SLAF Base Anuradapura clinched the Championship in the Men’s category, while the SLAF Station Palaly secured the Championship ...